SUP YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
IN THE HAMPTONS, NY
Paddleboard Yoga Teacher Training Course and Mini Retreat
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"The cure for anything is salt water. Sweat, tears, or the sea."
-Isak Dinesen
SUP Yoga is an amazing practice for developing core strength and balance, and it’s a wonderful way to enjoy nature’s beauty. The JBYoga 2 day SUP Yoga teacher certification training will prepare you to confidently and safely teach fun and challenging yoga classes on the water. This course is also appropriate for non-teachers and SUP enthusiasts who wish to immerse themselves in the practice for a weekend—amidst the beauty of this special area of Long Island. In addition to receiving your SUP Yoga teaching certificate, you will also receive your WPA (World Paddle Association) Level 1 Paddle Instructor certificate. We also offer the option to add on an additional day for the WPA LEVEL 2 SUP INSTRUCTOR Certification.
OUR NEXT TRAININGS: JUNE 1-2, 2023
WHO CAN GET SUP YOGA CERTIFIED?
Any one who wants to become a better paddler or has a desire to deepen their SUP yoga practice can get certified.
ARE THERE ANY AGE RESTRICTIONS?
Minimum age to get JBYoga certified is 18. This is for insurance purposes, although individuals younger than 18 are welcome to take the course.
Do I have to have a lot of experience on a SUP or doing yoga?
Not necessarily. You will get the most out of your experience if you have some experience on a paddleboard, however, we have had very ambitious Yoga teachers BRAND NEW to SUP take our certification course and they have been amazing! We have also had students who are not yet Yoga teachers and are not super experienced Yogis also do great. As long as the passion is there, that’s all we ask.
Do I need to have my 200-hour yoga training or any other fitness instructor certifications?
No, there are no certifications required as pre-requisites to the JBYoga Yoga certification. However, if you want to be a JBYoga SUP YOGA affiliate and begin teaching the JBYoga classes you will need to show proof of having your (or being in the process of getting) your 200hr RYT (registered yoga teacher) through Yoga Alliance.
What exactly does the SUP YOGA teacher training certification get me?
Once you complete the JBYoga SUP YOGA teacher training, you will have a new depth of knowledge on proper paddle technique, water rescue skills and JBYoga SUP YOGA teacher training manual as well as the WPA manual will be yours to keep and you will also receive 16 hours of Yoga Alliance continuing education credits. Upon successful completion you will also be a World Paddle Association Class 1 SUP instructor.
So, after I get certified I can begin teaching JBYoga classes?
In order to teach the branded JBYoga classes and use the name and class sequence you will need to become a JBYoga Yoga affiliate.
What do I need to do to become a JBYoga affiliate?
You need to successfully complete the JBYoga SUP teacher training, submit your 200hr RYT certification, show proof of prior teaching experience, submit your CPR certification and the signed affiliate agreement and statement of interest.
Is there a fee to become a JBYoga affiliate?
Yes, the annual fee to maintain your JBYoga affiliation in 2023 is $150.
What do I get for being a JBYoga Affiliate?
Access to monthly JBYoga newsletters
Discount pricing for ALL JBYoga trainings and retreats
Access to exclusive deals with JBYoga brand partners (GLIDE SUP Board, Werner Paddles, Hydroflask and more)
Presence on JBYoga website with a link to your business website
Cross Promotion on JBYoga social media outlets and e-mail distributions (including one dedicated eblast and FB post announcing your affiliation)
Marketing & PR support from JBYoga (with 30 years of experience teaching both Yoga and SUP and running a yoga studio and retreat business)
Ability to brand your JBYoga with the JBYoga logo and one dedicated eblast and FB post announcing your affiliation)
Once I become a JBYoga affiliate can I begin teaching branded JBYoga classes at my facility immediately?
Yes! As soon as all of your paperwork is submitted you can begin to teach and promote your JBYoga classes.
What should I bring with me to the training?
Swimsuit
Dri-fit workout gear
Yoga mat
Beach towel
Water bottles- NO plastic please
Snacks—We will have a short lunch break so if you need to run out and buy lunch you can, it might be best to bring your own lunch
Sunglasses
Notebook & pen
Sunscreen (Eco-friendly please)
Hat
At certain trainings, a wetsuit, spring suit, wetsuit top and booties may be needed but ask me first!
warm clothes/ layers
This 2 day 16-hour certification course includes:
SUP Skills: Forward stroke, turn techniques and maneuvering, board anatomy and handling, launching and landing
Beginner SUP: Clear, concise method for instructing a beginner paddle board lesson
Safety & Rescue: Lifesaving techniques including flip rescue, active & passive drowning victims. Weather and marine hazards, local knowledge
Anchor Systems: Individual and group, including how to make your own anchor line
JBYOGA Signature SUP Yoga Sequences from Beginner to Advanced
JBYOGA SUP Yoga Manual
WPA LEVEL 1 Manual/ WPA LEVEL 2 Manual (if taking level 2 course)
Business of SUP Yoga: Starting your business, insurance, permitting, and defining your brand
Equipment provided for duration of training: Boga Yoga Board, Werner ZEN paddle, anchor, and PFD
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be issued both a WPA Level 1/ Class 1 Instructor’s course certification, and a JBYoga SUP Yoga certification.
WHAT THIS COURSE COVERS
I have been teaching yoga for the past 28 years and paddling for the last 12. As a SUP pioneer, I was the first woman in the Northeast to begin practicing yoga on a paddleboard. I became WPA certified as a SUP instructor in the spring of 2012, the same year I became a certified stillwater lifeguard (ocean coming soon; I plan to train and take the test this summer). In 2015, I completed the water safety rescue course through the ASI and the ASI Level 1 SUP Instructor course in Englewood, Florida. I love yoga and SUP and am also an avid SUP racer and surfer. I am honored to be an ambassador for the last 6 years for the company Boga—the first board company to make a board specifically for Yoga. These are the boards you will be paddling and learning sup yoga on. Even if you have no intention of teaching SUP yoga, you’ll learn a ton by immersing yourself more deeply than you could in a standard class. Plus you’ll get to appreciate the ancient practice of Yoga from a new perspective!
INSTRUCTOR JESS BELLOFATTO
ON THE DAY
We will start first thing in the morning so ideally plan to arrive the night before so that you are ready to go on day 1 of the training (full schedule included upon registering- weather dependent etc). We have paddleboards for your use, so no need to bring your board unless you want to. If you do not have your own paddle and PFD (personal flotation device), we can provide those for you.
TRANSPORT & ACCOMMODATION
We have some limited accommodations in our homes- please inquire rates and availability.
We can also help you secure other accommodations (for all trainings and locations)
We recommend having your own transportation while you are here.
GETTING HERE- Message us about flight options, train/ bus options/ driving directions and we can help you!
TUITION & REGISTRATION
The cost of the SUP Yoga Certification weekend is $1000 (not including accommodations/ food). The cost is $500 per day for students who simply wish to immerse themselves in a full day of SUP Yoga, or who need to make up for missing a day on a previous training. You may also opt to take DAY 1 only to receive your WPA Certificate or DAY 2 only for SUP YOGA portion. Non refundable payment is due at the time of booking and training is limited to 5 people for an intimate customized experience.
Please sign up using the button below. Please contact me if you prefer to pay by check, Venmo, or paypal and please note that credit card payment will incur a 3% processing fee.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
This training is non-refundable.